Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Historical Sites Elena Lisina Once covered with gold and placed in a huge wooden temple, the present... Thousands of people from all over the world come to pay their respects
Culture Raw Wine Tokyo 2026 Mid May A closer look at natural wine and the people behind it Tokyo Ryutsu Center
47 Nightlife Shinjuku's Robot Restaurant Anne Lauenroth has certain expectations of the land of anime, geisha, tea ceremony, temples... VERY) cool, be prepared to be gobsmacked in the best possible way, when female
Culture Asakusa's Denboin Garden Kim Bergström Situated adjacent to the famous Senso-ji Temple, Denboin is special in that it's only open to the public for a limited window annually.
Activities Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide Cathy Cawood everywhere in Japan, but if you are in Tokyo there might just be more people... Kofu Zenkoji This temple is about 20-30 minutes walk from Kofu JR Station
Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion immortality, it might be Japan’s ancient trees, permanent residents in most temples... People who wish to obtain similar longevity (or who knows, immortality)
Food Sakaemachi After Dark Bonson Lam To a time when ma and pa stores ruled, with simple old toys that are all... People may think that all-nighters are all about getting drunk.
Tour of Three Cities: Kiryu, Takasaki & Shibukawa Featured Hosenji Temple Hosenji temple is a Soto Sect Zen Buddhist temple and was... and Keizan are kept—add another element of beauty to the traditional temple